To find the numerical equivalent of \(10^2 \cdot 10^3\), you can use the property of exponents that states \(a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}\).
So, we have:
\[ 10^2 \cdot 10^3 = 10^{2+3} = 10^5 \]
Now, calculating \(10^5\):
\[ 10^5 = 100,000 \]
Therefore, the numerical equivalent of \(10^2 \cdot 10^3\) is 100,000.